The Paleo Palate

Eating like a caveman doesn't mean your food has to look like it was prepared by one. Hi, I'm Dana. I started hearing about paleo since 2011. It appealed to me because I get to eat real, non -processed foods and I don't need to count calories. I then decided to give it a try on April 2012. Best decision I've ever made. Being a kitchen disaster didn't stop me from teaching myself to cook. I never had any formal training in the kitchen so what you'll see here are the products of my wild imagination and some successful cooking attempts. Out of habit, I do not measure my ingredients. I tried my best to give you the approximate amounts of what I used in that specific dish. Let your taste buds guide you and explore the different possibilities that you can create in your kitchen. I'm also on Instagram: @damedayme .ig-b- { display: inline-block; } .ig-b- img { visibility: hidden; } .ig-b-:hover { background-position: 0 -60px; } .ig-b-:active { background-position: 0 -120px; } .ig-b-32 { width: 32px; height: 32px; background: url(//badges.instagram.com/static/images/ig-badge-sprite-32.png) no-repeat 0 0; } @media only screen and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), only screen and (min--moz-device-pixel-ratio: 2), only screen and (-o-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2 / 1), only screen and (min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), only screen and (min-resolution: 192dpi), only screen and (min-resolution: 2dppx) { .ig-b-32 { background-image: url(//badges.instagram.com/static/images/[email protected]); background-size: 60px 178px; } } and on Facebook: The Paleo Palate

[damedayne]

This was my acai bowl this morning. Full of healthy, yummy goodness. Blend all these ingredients for the best acai smoothie: 2 packs of frozen acai pouches or 2 tbsp acai powder 1/2 frozen banana 1 cup frozen blueberries or grapes 2 big slices of young coconut meat You may add raw wild honey if you like it sweet. I didn't have to do this because the banana was sweet enough. Now top your frozen treat with your favorite fruits, berries and nuts. I used the following I had at home: Dried Mulberries Chopped walnuts Raw cacao nibs Nectarines Raw pumpkin seeds Blueberries Dried gogi berries Cashew nuts Enjoy your beautiful, yummy treat full of antioxidants.

[damedayne]

Paleo Es Teler This is a sweet iced cold Indonesian dessert that I recently tried. It became one of my favorites so I had to create a paleo version. The original recipe calls for condensed milk. I substituted the milk with coconut cream and raw honey. 1 avocado diced 1 can of young coconut meat (cut in small pieces) 2-3 pieces of jackfruit (cut in pieces) and about 1/4 cup of the juice 1/2 can coconut cream 2-3 tbsp raw honey Crushed ice Mix the coconut cream, honey and jackfruit juice. Add the avocado. Fill a small cup or bowl with the avocado mixture to halfway. Drop some cut jackfruit and coconut meat. Then fill the cup with crushed ice. Serve immediately.

[damedayne]

Chewy Coconut Rolls Ingredients 1/2 cup coconut cream 2 eggs (free range) 3/4 cup tapioca flour 1/4 cup arrowroot powder 1/2 tsp organic baking soda 1/2 cup coconut sugar 1 tbsp coconut manna (softened) may substitute with almond butter or sunbutter if unavailable 1/4 cup shredded coconut 10x15 inch pan lined with wax paper and thinly painted with coconut oil Heat the oven at 350F. In a medium bowl, mix the tapioca flour, arrowroot powder, baking soda and 1/4 cup coconut sugar. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and incorporate coconut cream. Slowly blend the flour mixture into the wet. Pour the mixture on the pan making sure it is spread evenly. Place in the oven for about 5-8 minutes until it solidifies. Watch it because it can burn fast. The consistency should be like "mochi" or chewy rice cake. Remove from the oven and let sit for about 5-10 minutes to cool. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of coconut sugar on the surface. Roll the bottom edge until you reach the top. Using the coconut manna as a paste, spread it on the top edge before you seal the roll. Then sprinkle or roll on shredded coconuts. Cut the roll into bite size pieces. Enjoy.

[damedayne]

#CowFoot #Soup from K-Ox Han-Nah in San Ignacio #Belize. It was their special for the day and boy was it good!!! #paleo #paleohunt #paleotravel #paleolifestyle #foodtrip #foodgasm #foodtravel #travel #belizian #delicacies #dinner #delicious (at Ko-Ox-Han-Nah)

[damedayne]

The travel bug bit me again. This time it took me to Central America. I got a taste of some of the #delicious local #delicacies in #Belize. These are #lamb #liver in gravy and #pork with rice and #beans from Ko-Ox Han-Nah restaurant in #SanIgnacio. Don't eat the rice and you got paleo #dinner while traveling. The lamb was #farm raised by the #restaurant owner. They are so freakin' good!!! #notpaleo #almostpaleo #paleotravel #thepaleopalate #paleohunt

[damedayne]

Coffee Lovers Soap. I made this soap using #goats #milk #MeltAndPour #organic #soapbase and grounded #coffee granules. No other ingredients added. It's so easy. You can make this in 5 minutes. #soapmaking #homemade #handmade #healthy #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #paleolifestyle #thepaleopalate #paleohunt

[damedayne]

Tinted Sunscreen

For this sunscreen I used the recipe of Wellness Mama http://wellnessmama.com/2558/homemade-sunscreen/ then added a tiny amount of iron oxide powder to tint it brown. A tiny pinch or less of the iron oxide will go a long way. You can always add more if you want it darker. This is waterproof because it contains bees wax. But might need to reapply when sweating. It’s also very moisturizing to the skin due to the Shea butter, cacao butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil ( I used this instead of almond oil) and Vit E. The carrot seed oil, red raspberry oil and zinc powder contains SPF of approx 20-50 for sun protection.

[damedayne]

Homemade Luxurious Body Butter You'll love the consistency and the moisturizing nature of this body butter. I just eye balled the ingredients so these are approximate quantities. 4 tbsp organic Shea butter 4 tbsp raw cacao butter 3 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil 3 tbsp jojoba oil 1/2 tsp Vit E oil 1/4 cup aloe vera gel Essential oils if desired In a double broiler, melt all the butters and oils except for the aloe vera gel and essential oils. When the oils are all mixed, remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Add the aloe vera gel and essential oils then whip with a hand mixer. If you want a thicker butter consistency, allow the mixture to harden in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. Then whip it to a frosting consistency. Store in a tight sealed container in the refrigerator before use to lengthen the expiration date. Should be used within 2 months.

[damedayne]

I finally made my first #homemade #sunscreen bars and #cream. I got this recipe from Wellness Mama. I used the deodorant containers I bought from Amazon for these sunscreen bars for easy and convenient application. The ingredients are all natural and good for your skin. #paleo #paleolifestyle #paleohunt #healthy #healthbenefits #healthylifestyle #skin #skincare #lotions #organic #sunprotection

[damedayne]

Paleo Filipino Champorado This is a warm chocolate porridge that we eat in the Philippines for breakfast during cold days. It's usually made of sticky rice but I used chia seeds instead. My best friend, Abby gave my this idea. It turned out tasting really good. I didn't measure the ingredients I used so these are wild guesses on the amount. 1/2 cup organic chia seeds 1 cup coconut cream 1/2 cup water (optional if you need it to thin the consistency) 2 tbsp raw cacao butter 3 tbsp raw cacao powder 3 tbsp raw honey A dash of salt to bring out the taste A dash of cinnamon powder 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Melt the cacao butter in coconut cream. Add the rest of the ingredients except water. Mix until thick. May add water to get the right porridge consistency. Melt a tbsp of cacao butter and coconut cream. Drizzle on top. Then may throw a punch of cacao powder and shaved almonds if desired.

[damedayne]

#CrabCake #DeviledEggs! I got these #glutenfree crab cakes that are almost #paleo but not quite due to rice flour. I didn't wanna waste them so I made them into deviled eggs using paleo mayonnaise. It came out so #yummy. #paleolifestyle #paleohunt #thepaleopalate #healthy #healthylifestyle #eggs #cleaneating #homemade

[damedayne]

Have you heard about the astounding #healthbenefits of ingesting #diatomaceous earth? I take a teaspoon with water or juice daily. It's made up of 89% silica which helps increase you collagen production. Therefore you'll have healthy beautiful #hair, #nails, and #skin. It also helps produce strong bones and prevent #osteoporosis. Some studies showed it alleviates #arthritis pain. It's also great for #colon cleansing and some people reported it helped increase weight loss. There's so much more that this miracle earth can do including pest control. Read up on it. #paleo #thepaleopalate #paleolifestyle #healthylifestyle #healthy #health #wellness

[damedayne]

Roasted #BabySquash #BabyBellaMushrooms with #bacon. I saw these baby #squash mix at Costco but didn't know how to cook them. So I figured I'll just roast or bake them at 400F for 25 mins. They turned out good. #paleo #thepaleopalate #paleolifestyle #cleaneating #healthy #healthyliving #foodgasm #vegetables #mushroom

[damedayne]

I made my #homemade #bakingsodafree #deodorant bars using #bentonite clay. Recipe is from Modern Hippie Housewife http://modernhippiehousewife.com/2014/05/11/baking-soda-free-deodorant-bars-bentonite-clay/#comment-1117. This deodorant does not contain aluminum, parabens, or carcinogens that are present in store bought deodorants. I also added #cacaobutter bits on top for interest and moisturizing ingredient. This deodorant doesn't only work with stink, it also made my skin softer and smoother. I used a recycled a plastic cup and cupcake paper to package it as a gift. #organic #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #paleo #paleolifestyle

[damedayne]

We eat foods that are healthy for us but we neglect the fact that whatever we apply on our skin (our biggest organ) gets absorbed in our bloodstream. Most of our household items contain parabens, phthalates, and carcinogens that are harmful to our system. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/deborah-burnes/skin-care_b_1540929.html. I started making our own soap, lotion, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant and now lip balm using ingredients from organic or non toxic sources. I recently made Peppermint Chocolate soap so I made a lip balm to go with it. I adapted the recipe of CrunchyBetty.com for the lip balm. It's so easy and delicious. Yes, it's safe for kids too. http://www.crunchybetty.com/3-simple-homemade-lip-balms-your-lipsve-never-been-yummier I got the lip balm tubes and ingredients from Amazon. The tubes were only $8 for 25 pieces. Other ingredients are available in Whole Foods and craft stores.

[damedayne]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We’re not big on turkey in our home. So instead of putting a good bird to waste, I usually cook roast beef (my husband’s favorite). Here is my go to recipe that I find easy and the meat always turns out perfect. I adopted it from Jamie Oliver but I use the spices I got in my pantry. All the spices are 1 tbsp except for the butter so it’s easy to remember.

Roast Beef Cooked in the Oven 4.5 lbs prime roast beef 2 tbsp Kerrygold butter (room temperature) 1 tbsp dried rosemary 1 tbsp dried basil 1 tbsp thyme 1 tbsp organic oregano 1 tbsp crushed garlic 1 tbsp chives or dried onions 1 tbsp Montreal Steak seasoning

Remove the meat from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Pre-heat oven to 475F. Mix the butter with all the spices. Then rub it on the surface of the beef. Place on the pan then in the oven. Lower the oven temperature to 400F immediately after placing the meat inside. Let it cook for 1 hour for medium rare. 15 minutes less for rare, 10-15 minutes more for well done. Now this is the important part. After removing the roast beef form the oven, cover it with foil and a kitchen towel on top for 15-30 minutes to let it cook a little more. You may then slice and serve.

[damedayne]

This is how the #peppermintchocolate #soap looked like when it was cut. #smellsyummy #handmadesoap #chocolate #christmas #giftideas #healthyliving #healthylifestyle